Manufacturing; Mechanical) Engineer II - Defense Systems Division

Position Summary

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer II
- Mechanical

Job Code: 208602

Department: Engineering Process
- Manufacturing

Job Location: Irvine, CA

This position identifies, develops and implements continuous improvement in manufacturing processes in the department through the use of lean techniques. Able to review technical drawings and suggest improvements to reduce cost, rework or scrap. This individual should be familiar with statistics and process control.

• Utilizes continuous improvement of manufacturing and business processes through the application of lean techniques:
  Value Stream Mapping, 5S, work cells, pull systems, error-proofing and visual management.
• Analyzes and plans space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Collaborates with design engineers concerning product design (DFM) and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Designs tooling and fixturing using Solid Works.
• Works with suppliers to determine product specifications, evaluate processes and capabilities and train on lean techniques.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Documents general manufacturing procedures and part‑specific work instructions.
• Responsible for BOM coding (make or buy decisions and assign commodity codes).

• May be assigned to assist other departments.
• May require interaction with customers and suppliers.
• May be required to travel up to 20%.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Must be able to obtain or already have a current DoD Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience and/or training.
• 1‑3 years of experience applying lean techniques.
• Subject matter expert in one or more of the following disciplines:
  Hydraulics, Refrigeration Systems, Control Systems, Machining/Fabrication Processes.
• Will be called upon to train others.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to work with probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, interpret technical instructions.

• Must be able to travel, if applicable.

• Position involves sitting, standing, walking; ability to lift up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 40 lbs.
• Mild lifting in the course of duties.
• Requires frequent use of hands, reach with arms, reading, hearing, speaking clearly.
• Accountable to established schedules and/or time pressures.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay range: $83,250 to $138,550 annually.
• Participation in annual incentive program.

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• Medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching at 100% of first 5% of pay.
• Defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, adoption assistance,  membership, financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Identity protection, legal protection, pet wellness at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. citizenship, residency, or other status required for certain positions per regulations. Minority, female, disability, veteran represented.

Drug‑free workplace. All applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.